The Saint of Heartbreak by Morgan Dante

Pages: 216
Genre: Dark Fantasy Romance M/M
Read in: August 2025

Summary:After his betrayal with a kiss, Judas Iscariot dies in despair and goes to Hell. When Christ saves other souls during the Harrowing of Hell, he leaves Judas behind—but not alone in the ninth circle, where the most detestable traitors go. Callous, resigned, and abandoned by God long ago, the Devil sees Judas as a pathetic wretch, but he soon finds a kindred spirit. As the centuries pass, they struggle to find even a sliver of happiness in Hell.
Doomed by the narrative, will they find happiness, or will their story continue to be a tragedy?

My thoughts:

Yearning/10
Honnestly I really took my time with this one, it was so beautiful. 200 pages of grief, guilt, self loathing, unhealthy coping mechanism and finding peace in a hell someone else built for you. I know it sounds terrible said like that it's just what human life is about sometimes, that's why I love books so much. I love how a piece of fiction can resonate with reality. I highlighted so many quotes from this book, mainly from the Devil cause he's one poetic lover when he's not too busy doubting his self worth. Judas, oh Judas... He is the embodiment of 'despite the horrors I remain kind and soft' memes I've seen around lately. As someone who's been shamed for being too soft I hope I can remain as stong as Judas.
The same way I love Hazbin Hotel for the idea of being able the find redemption even after being condemned, I love this book for the idea of being able to find piece and love even in hell. It is slow, it takes time, even more time when you have eternity in front of you, and I loved every second of it. I love the Devil, I love Judas. I love them so much. And I love how they love.